Data Engineer Contract Job

Data Engineer required in Johannesburg or Pretoria (Hybrid).

Our client is looking for experienced Data Engineers to design, build, and maintain scalable enterprise data pipelines that support analytics, AI, and business intelligence.

Contract: 6–12 months (project dependent).

Hybrid: 3 days onsite | 2 days remote.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5+ years’ Data Engineering experience
• Strong Python and SQL skills
• Experience with Apache Spark
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric
• Experience with Databricks, Snowflake, and Denodo
• Experience with Azure Synapse Analytics
• Azure Data Factory experience preferred
• Strong ETL/ELT pipeline development experience
• Experience working with Azure Cloud Data Platforms

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines
• Build and optimise enterprise data integrations
• Ensure data quality, reliability, and performance
• Develop data solutions for analytics, AI, and reporting
•  Collaborate with Data Architects, Product Owners, and Analytics teams
• Implement engineering best practices, testing, and automation